Employer: City of Hays
Department:
Job Title: Airport Manager
Salary: $0.000 


Job Description:

The City of Hays, Kansas is accepting resumes for the position of Airport Manager. The Hays Regional Airport is an Essential Air Service airport offering 12 weekly flights to Denver on CRJ 200 with 10,000 plus annual boardings. Candidates considered will have similar experience. The Airport recently completed a rebuild of the main runway and has bid a terminal remodel project for 2014 construction. Hays is a community of approximately 20,000 and is located along Interstate 70 midway between Kansas City and Denver. It is home to Fort Hays State University and prides itself on being   the regional trade, health, and educational center for North Central Kansas. For more information about Hays, please visit www.haysusa.net. Appointed by the City Manager, this is an exempt position that fills a wide spectrum of duties from management of an airport which serves most of northwest Kansas, to oversight of grounds maintenance and facilities. A college   degree or equivalent experience in a related field, valid driver’s license,      and good organizational, supervisory, and communication skills are   required. The person holding this position is responsible for preparing        the departmental annual budget, leases, reports, and maintaining records. Salary range: $49,248 - $80,280 annually plus excellent benefits including   free family health insurance. Residency within the three-mile planning boundary of the City is required within 180 days of employment. Resumes must include a minimum of 3 references, 5-year salary history, and cover letter. Incomplete resumes will not be reviewed. Resumes can be emailed     to [email protected] or mailed to the Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 490, Hays, KS 67601.

Phone: 785-628-7320 Fax: 785-628-7323 Position opened until filled. EOE

 

 

POSITION SUMMARY                                                                                                                              

 

Under the supervision of the Director of Public Works, the Airport Manager is an exempt position under FLSA. This position manages and administers the operation of the City Airport. Maintaining the division budget, supervising subordinate personnel, and communicating with various airport affiliated agencies is required. This employee should possess strong organizational, supervisory, and communication skills. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS                                                                                                                        

 

·      Assumes responsibility for division;

·      Interviews and makes recommendations for the hiring of all Airport Division personnel;

·      Prepares and implements the annual division budget;

·      Administers and enforces airport certification specifications;

·      Administers and enforces the airport security program;

·      Supervises subordinate personnel;

·      Supervises the maintenance of airport property and facilities;

·      Oversees and approves equipment repairs and maintenance;

·      Prepares and completes reports and records;

·      Attends meetings and assists the Airport Advisory Committee;

·      Communicates with the Federal Aviation Administration regarding grants, airport inspections, and federal regulations;

·      Communicates with the Transportation Security Administration regarding security directives, threat conditions and airport security;

·      Works with airport tenants;

·      Performs runway inspections and issues notices to airmen (NOTAM) as needed;

·      Provides snow and ice removal during inclement weather;

·      Responsible for long-range planning for division;

·      Coordinates Fly Hays promotional activities and plans special events;

·      Responds to emergency situations and operations;

·      Investigates complaints and provides information regarding to operations, policies, and leases;

·      Researches and stays informed on current industrial issues in order to anticipate impact from industrial changes;

·      Supervises operation and maintenance of fuel farm;

·      Prepares and maintains airport compliance records and reports for federal, state, and local agencies;

·      Directs planning and implementation of airport operation procedures and policies to insure compliance;

·      Directs and monitors wildlife management program;

·      Monitors construction safety and security;

·      Monitors airport flight statistics and enplanement data.

 

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS                                                                                                            

·      Assists other departments as the need arises;

·      Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned.

 

AIRPORT MANAGER

POSITION REQUIREMENTS                                                                                                                  

 

Experience: One to three years of similar or related experience is required.  Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within one year of employment.

 

Education: A college degree or equivalent experience and training in a related field are required.  This employee must possess a valid Kansas Driver's License.  This position requires Underground Storage Tank Operator training with AB certification and certification as a weather observer with the National Weather Service within six months of employment.

 

Technical Skills: A thorough knowledge of equipment maintenance and a working knowledge of computers and mathematics are required.  This employee must be able to accurately operate office machines and divisional equipment.  The ability to read and understand maps, reports and written instructions as well as strong supervisory, verbal and written communication, mechanical and organizational skills are required.

 

Problem Solving: Problem solving is a factor in this position.  This employee encounters problems with equipment malfunctions, scheduling maintenance and complaints from citizens and airport tenants.

 

Decision Making: Decision making is a factor in this position.  This employee makes decisions about closing airport runways and performing daily duties in the safest and most efficient manner.

 

Supervision: This employee works with limited supervision from the Director of Public Works, and exercises supervision over subordinate personnel.

 

Financial Accountability: This employee is directly responsible for departmental resources and equipment, and does participate in the annual budget process.  This employee has the authority to purchase necessary divisional supplies.

 

Personal Relations: Frequent contact with other City departments/divisions and daily contact with the general public is expected.

 

Working Conditions: Some adverse working conditions exist within this position.  Exposure to all types of weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and electricity is expected.

 

Physical Requirements:  This employee performs daily walking, climbing, reaching, kneeling and stooping tasks, and occasionally operates departmental equipment.  Determined Work Level: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and not more than 10 pounds of force constantly = Level 3 Medium Work.

 

 

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

 

 

 

Vacancy Number: hays13-14

Open Date: 5/14/2014 12:00:00 AM
Close Date: 12/30/9999 11:59:00 PM